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MTC for Electrical Upgrade Works to NLC Low Rise Block Communal Areas; 2025 - 2030 (HO RW 25 029)

North Lanarkshire Council · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 04:13.

Opportunity overview

North Lanarkshire Council wish to appoint a competent contractor for the provision of planned Rewiring of Communal Areas in Low-rise properties to both Council and privately owned properties throughout the geographical area of North Lanarkshire Council. The Council has a commitment to rewire and upgrade the communal area electrical installations of its low-rise housing stock, renewing lighting within these blocks and attaining and maintaining compliance with current IEE regulations and other relevant safety standards. There will be a requirement for the Contractor to engage with private owners, via the Council's Contract Administrator. The contractor will be required to provide back up data, design and cost for these works on a block-by-block basis as appropriate.

Awarded to

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Contract value
£5m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
18 Sept 2025
Award ID
059160-2025-NLC-SLP-25-028-1
Status
active
Location
Bellshill, UKM84, ML4 3PE, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV45310000 — Electrical installation work
  • CPV45311000 — Electrical wiring and fitting work
  • CPV45311100 — Electrical wiring work
  • CPV45311200 — Electrical fitting work

Lots

  • North Lanarkshire Council wish to appoint a competent contractor for the provision of planned Rewiring of Communal Areas in Low-rise properties to both Council and privately owned properties throughout the geographical area of North Lanarkshire Council. The Council has a commitment to rewire and upgrade the communal area electrical installations of its low-rise housing stock, renewing lighting within these blocks and attaining and maintaining compliance with current IEE regulations and other relevant safety standards. This is due to the increased cost of repairs, obsolete parts and often to ensure safety for operatives having to work on aging systems.There will be a requirement for the Contractor to engage with private owners, via the Council's Contract Administrator. The contractor will be required to provide back up data, design and cost for these works on a block-by-block basis as appropriate. The works shall comprise the design, installation, inspection, testing and commissioning of all electrical works, which include, but is not limited to, new lighting, small power accessories, distribution boards, lighting controls, trunking, conduit and cabling. The Works may comprise a selection or all of the installations below depending on survey findings: - Design based on survey findings - Building warrant submission and process to approval - Drawings - Provision of Reports and Contractors Proposals - Provision of detailed costs as required - Downtakings/making safe and temporary lighting - Containment strip out and installation as required - Lighting rewire; - Power rewire - Interface with ancillary installations eg Controlled Entry, Call video system, Photo Voltaic installation etc - New Main AFDD board and connection to tails and liaison with Scottish Power - Asbestos works - Painter work - Marking position and builderswork as required - Testing and Certification - Provision of as completed drawings and any asbestos certification - Any ancillary Works - The Contact Period will be for 24 months with 3 optional extensions of 12 months each as defined in the Contract Particulars - Training as required to aspects and function of the installation - Completion certification and a 12 month Guarantee upon completion including 24/7 hour cover throughout the defects period. An Asset List outlining a List of properties is currently under review and the relevant list will be issued with each Order as noted within the Tender Document; however, the Contractor is reminded that works will be carried out at any location within North Lanarkshire Council and any list issued is not exhaustive of all properties. The Employer may alter or amend this list during the course of the Contract. Please refer to the ITT documents for the full scope of works. Additional information: Candidates should read and refer to the ITT. - Failure to comply with the instructions contained within the ITT may result in a Candidate's submission being rejected. - Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. - DEADLINE FOR QUESTIONS IS 17:00 on 04/07/2025.£5m

Published notice details

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Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
NLC-SLP-25-028
Status
complete
Has Recurrence
Yes
Review Details
An economic operator that suffers, or is at risk of suffering, loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014, may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session.
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
works
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Covered By

GPA

Bid Opening

Date
11 Jul 2025, 12:00
Description
NLC Procurement Professionals via PCS portal.

Address

Street Address
North Lanarkshire Council, Civic Centre, Motherwell

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Recurrence

Description
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: 2027 - if extension periods are not utilised or 2030 if the extension periods are utilised.

Expected award period

Starts
11 Jul 2025, 12:00

Tender Period

Ends
11 Jul 2025, 12:00

Contract terms

Performance Terms
The Invitation to Tender (ITT) will contain the relevant contract performance conditions and requirements
Has Electronic Payment
Yes
Has Electronic Ordering
Yes
Electronic Invoicing Policy
allowed

Classification

Id
45310000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Electrical installation work

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
180

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
suitability
Description
4A.1 - Bidders must be registered or enrolled in the relevant professional or trade register kept in the Member State of its establishment (as described in Schedule 5 of Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015). - Bidders should confirm they are registered or enrolled on the relevant trade register and provide information relating to this i.e. registration number, member number etc. - Bidders may be assessed as a FAIL and be excluded from the competition if they fail to provide a response to any of the questions in this section, i.e., 4A. - Bidders that are unable to meet all of the minimum level(s) of standards required for any of the questions in this section, i.e. 4A, will be assessed as a FAIL and will be excluded from the competition.

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 2
Type
economic
Minimum
4B.4 - Bidders will be required to pass the following Ratio Tests: 2 out of 3 ratios tests. - Acid Test Ratio: Bidders will be required to have an: Acid Test Ratio financial ratio greater than or equal to 1.00 to 2 decimal points. The acceptable date range for “Acid Test” financial ratio shall be the Bidders most recent financial year where fully audited accounts are available. - Debt Ratio: Bidders will be required to have a Debt Ratio financial ratio of less than or equal to 0.50 to 2 decimal points. The acceptable date range for “Debt Ratio Test” financial ratio shall be the Bidders most recent financial year where fully audited accounts are available. - Turnover Ratio: Bidders will be required to have a financial ratio greater than or equal to 1.25 to 2 decimal places. The acceptable date range for “Turnover Ratio Test” financial ratio shall be the Bidders most recent financial year where fully audited accounts are available. - 4B.5.1a - Bidders must confirm they already have, or commit to obtain prior to the commencement date of the contract, the following levels of insurance cover: 1. Professional Risk Indemnity Insurance: 5,000,000 GBP in the aggregate amount for any one period of insurance. - 4B.5.1b - Bidders must confirm they already have, or commit to obtain prior to the commencement date of the contract, the following levels of insurance cover: 1. Employer Compulsory Liability Insurance: 10,000,000 GBP each and every claim. - 4B.5.2 - Bidders must confirm they already have or commit to obtain prior to the commencement of the contract, the following levels of insurance cover: 1. Public Liability Insurance: 10,000,000 GBP each and every claim 2. Product Liability Insurance: 10,000,000 GBP in the aggregate - Bidders may be assessed as a FAIL and be excluded from the competition if they fail to provide a response to any of the questions in this section, i.e. 4B. - Bidders that are unable to meet all of the minimum level(s) of standards required for any of the questions in this section, i.e. 4B will be assessed as a FAIL and will be excluded from the competition, unless the following information is provided as part of their tender submission: 1. an SPDS submission from a Parent Company (or Ultimate Parent Company) who can meet all the above minimum requirements; and 2. a declaration that the Parent Company (or Ultimate Parent Company) is prepared to provide a Parent Company Guarantee (PCG) in the form determined by the Council to cover the duration of the proposed Contract, including the available extension periods. - The Council reserves the right at its own discretion to seek information from the applicant in accordance with Regulation 61(7) or Regulation 61(8) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 to determine the Applicant’s economic and financial standing. - North Lanarkshire Council requires to ensure that the economic operator has the necessary economic and financial capacity to perform and complete the contract. In the current difficult economic environment, the Council seeks to ensure that the contractor who undertakes the works has suitable financial strength and capacity to complete these goods, works or services.
Description
SPDS Selection Criteria, Part IV, Section B: Economic and Financial Standing, 4B.4, 4B.5.1a, 4B.5.1b and 4B.5.2

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 3
Type
technical
Minimum
4C.1 - Bidders should provide a minimum of two (2) examples of contractual arrangements they have held over the past five (5) years which best demonstrates their relevant experience to deliver requirements within the contract which were similar in regard to scope, scale, and duration and 1 example must be through to final defects. Bidders must achieve an overall combined minimum score requirement of 70. Bidders unable to meet the minimum requirements for 4C.1 and who fail to achieve an overall score of 70 will be assessed as a FAIL and will be excluded from the competition. - 4C.6 - Bidders will be required to confirm and provide proof that at least one of their employees has the following relevant educational and professional qualifications: - British Approvals for Fire Equipment (BAFE) Registration; and - Member of the National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting (NICEIC); or - Electrical Contractors Association of Scotland (SELECT). Bidders may provide alternative accreditations to those listed above. Any alternative accreditation must be accompanied by documented evidence to demonstrate the alternative is equivalent to the accreditation noted above. - 4C.10 - Bidders will be required to confirm whether they intend to subcontract and, if so, for what proportion of the contract. Bidders may be assessed as a FAIL and be excluded from the competition if they fail to provide a response to any of the questions in this section, i.e., 4C. Bidders that are unable to meet all of the minimum level(s) of standards required for any of the questions in this section, i.e. 4C will be assessed as a FAIL and will be excluded from the competition. - 4D.1 - 1. The Bidder must hold a UKAS (or equivalent) accredited independent third-party certificate of compliance in accordance with BS EN ISO 9001 (or equivalent), OR 2. The Bidder must meet the Criteria as detailed in SPDS Part IV, Question 4D.1 point 2, a-g. 3. The Bidder must hold a UKAS (or equivalent), accredited independent third party certificate of compliance in accordance with BS OHSAS 18001 (or equivalent) or have, within the last 12 months, successfully met the assessment requirements of a construction-related scheme in registered membership of the Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP) forum. OR 4. The Bidder must meet the Criteria as detailed in SPDS Part IV, Question 4D.1 point 4, a-m. 4D.2 - 1. The Bidder must hold a UKAS (or equivalent) accredited independent third party certificate of compliance with BS EN ISO 14001 (or equivalent) or a valid EMAS (or equivalent) certificate, OR 2. The Bidder must meet the Criteria as detailed in SPDS Part IV, Question 4D.2 point 2, a-g. Bidders may be assessed as a FAIL and be excluded from the competition if they fail to provide a response to any of the questions in this section, i.e., 4D. Bidders that are unable to meet all of the minimum level(s) of standards required for any of the questions in this section, i.e. 4D will be assessed as a FAIL and will be excluded from the competition.
Description
SPDS Selection Criteria, Part IV Section C: Technical and Professional Ability, 4C.1, 4C.6, 4C.10 and SPDS Selection Criteria, Part IV Section D: Quality Assurance Schemes and Environmental Management Standards, 4D.1, 4D.2. Owing to the character limitations in this section of the Contract Notice it is not possible to provide all of the information relating to this section (III.1.3 in the Contract Notice). Therefore the Objective and Non-Discriminatory Criteria for Questions 4D.1 and 4D.2 are set out in full in the SPDS and SPDS Minimum Requirements document, which can be accessed through the buyer attachment area within the portal.

Applies To

supplier

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
North Lanarkshire Council wish to appoint a competent contractor for the provision of planned Rewiring of Communal Areas in Low-rise properties to both Council and privately owned properties throughout the geographical area of North Lanarkshire Council. The Council has a commitment to rewire and upgrade the communal area electrical installations of its low-rise housing stock, renewing lighting within these blocks and attaining and maintaining compliance with current IEE regulations and other relevant safety standards. This is due to the increased cost of repairs, obsolete parts and often to ensure safety for operatives having to work on aging systems.There will be a requirement for the Contractor to engage with private owners, via the Council's Contract Administrator. The contractor will be required to provide back up data, design and cost for these works on a block-by-block basis as appropriate. The works shall comprise the design, installation, inspection, testing and commissioning of all electrical works, which include, but is not limited to, new lighting, small power accessories, distribution boards, lighting controls, trunking, conduit and cabling. The Works may comprise a selection or all of the installations below depending on survey findings: - Design based on survey findings - Building warrant submission and process to approval - Drawings - Provision of Reports and Contractors Proposals - Provision of detailed costs as required - Downtakings/making safe and temporary lighting - Containment strip out and installation as required - Lighting rewire; - Power rewire - Interface with ancillary installations eg Controlled Entry, Call video system, Photo Voltaic installation etc - New Main AFDD board and connection to tails and liaison with Scottish Power - Asbestos works - Painter work - Marking position and builderswork as required - Testing and Certification - Provision of as completed drawings and any asbestos certification - Any ancillary Works - The Contact Period will be for 24 months with 3 optional extensions of 12 months each as defined in the Contract Particulars - Training as required to aspects and function of the installation - Completion certification and a 12 month Guarantee upon completion including 24/7 hour cover throughout the defects period. An Asset List outlining a List of properties is currently under review and the relevant list will be issued with each Order as noted within the Tender Document; however, the Contractor is reminded that works will be carried out at any location within North Lanarkshire Council and any list issued is not exhaustive of all properties. The Employer may alter or amend this list during the course of the Contract. Please refer to the ITT documents for the full scope of works. Additional information: Candidates should read and refer to the ITT. - Failure to comply with the instructions contained within the ITT may result in a Candidate's submission being rejected. - Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. - DEADLINE FOR QUESTIONS IS 17:00 on 04/07/2025.

Value

Amount
5,000,000
Currency
GBP

Renewal

Description
2027 - If extension period NOT utilised. 2030 - If all extension periods ARE utilised.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Project Delivery - Programme
Type
quality
Description
20%
Criterion 2
Name
Project Delivery - Project Team
Type
quality
Description
20%
Criterion 3
Name
Health & Safety and Environmental
Type
quality
Description
10%
Criterion 4
Name
Contractor Design
Type
quality
Description
20%
Criterion 5
Name
End User Satisfaction
Type
quality
Description
10%
Criterion 6
Name
Carbon Reduction and Net Zero
Type
quality
Description
5%
Criterion 7
Name
Fair Work First
Type
quality
Description
5%
Criterion 8
Name
Community Benefits Methodology
Type
quality
Description
10%
Criterion 9
Type
price
Description
60

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,800

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery Location

Description
Geographical area North Lanarkshire Council

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM84
Entry 2
Region
UKM84

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
45311000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Electrical wiring and fitting work
Entry 2
Id
45311100
Scheme
CPV
Description
Electrical wiring work
Entry 3
Id
45311200
Scheme
CPV
Description
Electrical fitting work
Entry 4
Id
45310000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Electrical installation work

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-689
Name
North Lanarkshire Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKM84
Locality
Motherwell
Postal Code
ML1 1AB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Civic Centre, Windmillhill Street

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Regional or local authority
Entry 2
Id
01
Scheme
COFOG
Description
General public services

Identifier

Legal Name
North Lanarkshire Council

Contact

Name
Shona Dunsmore
Telephone
+44 3451430015
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-26938
Name
Scottish Courts

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Edinburgh
Country Name
United Kingdom

Identifier

Legal Name
Scottish Courts
Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-8549
Name
Saltire Facilities Management Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKM84
Locality
Bellshill
Postal Code
ML4 3PE
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Carnbroe House, 1 Finch Way, Strathclyde Business Park,

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Legal Name
Saltire Facilities Management Ltd

Award information

Award 1
Id
059160-2025-NLC-SLP-25-028-1
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-8549
Name
Saltire Facilities Management Ltd

Related lots

1

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
059160-2025-NLC-SLP-25-028-1
Status
active
Award ID
059160-2025-NLC-SLP-25-028-1
Date Signed
19 Sept 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
5,000,000
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Motherwell · UKM84 · ML1 1AB · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM84

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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